Unbalanced Driveshaft ?
12-10-2011, 11:28 AM
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Unbalanced Driveshaft ?
So I recently developed a little driveline vibration. I started to inspect u-joints and noticed I lost the welded on weight on my front aftermarket shaft. The vibration isn't horrible but it can be felt, and is there from 50-60 mph. My question is can I keep driving it until I can get the shaft re-balanced or do I have to pull the shaft ASAP? Also On a side note I have a speed sensitive whine when jeep is cold. (putting in neutral doesn't change it) I just started to notice this since the weather has been getting colder. Any Ideas? 
12-10-2011, 11:46 AM
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if it's a front shaft, i would pull it and just drop it off at a drive line shop to get balanced. if it's a rear, you should still get it taken care of sooner than later. while it may not be a big problem to leave well enough alone, prolonged vibrations can/will lead to a t-case housing failure.